Temporallobe prolapse in mastoid cavity

1. Prolapse of Temporal Lobe Presenting
As Aural Polyp
Dr Shrikant Phatak
Head of ENT Department
Choithram Hospital & Research Center
Indore

2. Prolapse of Temporal Lobe Presenting As Aural
Polyp
• A 44 years old presented with Left Earache
radiating to temporal region. It was a constant
ache not responding to analgesics.
• Past history of cerebral venous thrombosis for
which he received ante coagulants for 4 years.
• History of Left Canal wall down
mastoidectomy 3 years ago.

3. Prolapse of Temporal Lobe Presenting As Aural
Polyp
• Systemic Examination was normal .
• Left auditory canal showed big polypoid mass
occupying the cavity & reaching external
auditory meatus
• Audiometry showed left side sever Nerve
deafness.
• MRI Brain & Temporal bone was done.

4. Prolapse of Temporal Lobe Presenting As Aural
Polyp
• Patient is planned for surgery.
• Any polypoid mass in the external auditory
canal with previous history of mastoidectomy
should undergo proper imaging for proper
planning & execution of treatment.

5. Prolapse of Temporal Lobe Presenting As Aural
Polyp

6. Prolapse of Temporal Lobe Presenting As Aural
Polyp

7. Prolapse of Temporal Lobe Presenting As Aural
Polyp

8. Prolapse of Temporal Lobe Presenting As Aural
Polyp
• Thank you

9. Disclaimer
• The information contained in the presentation is based on the personal
experience and cases collected at Choithram Hospital Indore over the last
20 years.
• It is intended for the use of Medical students ENT post graduates.
• The views expressed are purely on personal opinion. viewers can make
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